And discover a side to Preston you never knew existed by flicking though our best archive pictures of the once-bustling Church Street. Sitting at the heart of the city, the thoroughfare has experienced something of a renaissance of late, so indulge in a spot of nostalgia and remember what it was like back in the day...
While you’re here, check out these other recent retro pieces…
1. 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s Church Street in Preston
This is what the underground Victorian public toilets on Church Street, Preston, looked like in 1972 - when they were still open for business Photo: RETRO
2. 1960s, 1970s, 1990s Church Street in Preston
An unusual view of Church Street, looking toward the town centre from the junction with Ring Way Photo: RETRO
3. 1960s, 1970s, 1990s Church Street in Preston
In this image taken in 1984 we are looking down Church Street towards Ring Way. Preston Minster and St John's Place are to the right Photo: RETRO
4. 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s Church Street in Preston
One of Britain's strangest "listed buildings" is this structure - railings that surround what was once a Victoria underground toilet in the middle of Church Street, Preston Photo: RETRO